FILE In this Friday, Nov 24, 2017 filer, FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi poses with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their son Thiago after receiving his Golden Shoe award for leading all of Europe's leagues in scoring last season in Barcelona, Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put up impressive numbers, in life and on the field, going into a fourth World Cup for each. So much has happened for football's standout stars since the 2014 tournament left both still lacking the game's most coveted prize.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Spain World Cup squad: Julen Lopetegui’s team is as strong as they come and blessed with versatility

Spain World Cup squad: Julen Lopetegui’s team is as strong as they come and blessed with versatility

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup squad

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui listens to the national anthem during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup squad

Chelsea's Alvaro Morata celebrates with the trophy after winning the English FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup squad

FILE - In this March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)